S3 Manual - Launch Control

[grimey121uk]

Still loving the S3 however I'm having a bit of a mental block when it comes to doing a proper launch from a standstill with it being my first 4WD car. Normally in a 2WD I would Rev it to around 4000rpm and release the clutch fairly quickly which would keep the revs up in the power band with a small amount of spin.

Doing the same in the S3 with the 4WD system the car tends to bog down because there is so much grip and the wheels won't spin which results in the RPM dropping. The only option would to to drop the clutch completely but in my mind this would put a lot of stress on the transmission because of the 4WD having so much grip.

Also I notice from a standstill the car will only rev to 4k and the turbo will not build any boost pressure.

Any ideas?

 

[pburv]

Still loving the S3 however I'm having a bit of a mental block when it comes to doing a proper launch from a standstill with it being my first 4WD car. Normally in a 2WD I would Rev it to around 4000rpm and release the clutch fairly quickly which would keep the revs up in the power band with a small amount of spin.

Doing the same in the S3 with the 4WD system the car tends to bog down because there is so much grip and the wheels won't spin which results in the RPM dropping. The only option would to to drop the clutch completely but in my mind this would put a lot of stress on the transmission because of the 4WD having so much grip.

Also I notice from a standstill the car will only rev to 4k and the turbo will not build any boost pressure.

Any ideas?

Probably going to start a lot of Off Topic banter...lol but here goes...
Should have spec'd DSG.....wait for it....

 

[pburv]

On a more On Topic answer I would suggest you try giving it more revs and ride the clutch a bit..

 

[grimey121uk]

On a more On Topic answer I would suggest you try giving it more revs and ride the clutch a bit..

It only revs to 4K when at a standstill with no boost pressure

 

[grimey121uk]

Probably going to start a lot of Off Topic banter...lol but here goes...
Should have spec'd DSG.....wait for it....

I tried to order DSG but the dealer wouldn't sell me one, something to do with me being a man

 

[pburv]

It only revs to 4K when at a standstill with no boost pressure

OOPs sorry mate I should have read your post more closely.
I didn't realise the S3 only revved to 4k in launch mode..
So really I'm not sure what the answer is other than what you said and lift the clutch fully...

 

[pburv]

I tried to order DSG but the dealer wouldn't sell me one, something to do with me being a man

Ha Ha Here comes the Off Topic banter bit...lol

 

[xpoweruk]

It only revs to 4K when at a standstill with no boost pressure

Does it rev past 4k if you turn ASR/ESP off?

 

[grimey121uk]

Does it rev past 4k if you turn ASR/ESP off?

I've not tried to be honest, I will give it a go after!

 

[Jassyo06]

 

[Shaun-84]

Esp needs to be switched to sport mode which allows some slip from the wheels without the traction control cutting in an limiting boost.

 

[grimey121uk]

Does it rev past 4k if you turn ASR/ESP off?

All sorted thanks, ESP sport or off it revs to the redline with plenty of power for a decent launch

 

[steeve]

But it wont be long before you fry your clutch, I prefer to get the clutch out reasonably quickly then floor it.

 

[xpoweruk]

Probably going to start a lot of Off Topic banter...lol but here goes...
Should have spec'd DSG.....wait for it....

DSG...... the box that requires less skill

 

[Jassyo06]

DSG...... the box that requires less skill

But it's faster

 

[WarwickL]

I tried to order DSG but the dealer wouldn't sell me one, something to do with me being a man

So, the dealer somehow figured out you were male but didn't show you how to launch a manual - WTF

Maybe he thought you were a lady and didn't need to know

Take it easy on the clutch - the Audi variant isn't that robust

 

[steeve]

I can see this going way off topic and becoming another DSG versus Manual argument.

 

[Bristle Hound]

@grimey121uk - This is the instruction in the Owners manual for LC with the S-tronic
You could see if any of these pointers help
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/launch-control-limit-fact-or-fiction.245027/#post-2464990

S-tronic (DSG) v Manual? All in the FAQ's
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/launch-control-limit-fact-or-fiction.245027/#post-2464990

 

[pburv]

DSG...... the box that requires less skill

DSG....The clutch that lasts longer....

 

[S32B]

I tried to order DSG but the dealer wouldn't sell me one, something to do with me being a man

With the ability to move both arms and legs and not being over 60

 

[pburv]

With the ability to move both arms and legs and not being over 60

lol

 

[Gazjs]

I get the impression reading over various threads, that getting an stronic box has a highlight of launch control. I am guessing it is very difficult to launch a manual?

 

[pburv]

I get the impression reading over various threads, that getting an stronic box has a highlight of launch control. I am guessing it is very difficult to launch a manual?

No it's not difficult it's just that s tronic allows you to do launch a lot faster...

 

[RO65ERS]

its very awkward to launch with the manual!

I've almost got it mastered with ESP on and off!

 

[Gazjs]

Exciting times ahead then!

Thanks for the replies.

 

[grimey121uk]

I get the impression reading over various threads, that getting an stronic box has a highlight of launch control. I am guessing it is very difficult to launch a manual?

Any 4 wheel drive will be the same, it's so easy to either bog it down with too little power or torture the clutch with too much power. Unlike a 2 wheel drive there is no margin for error if you give it too much power the 4WD system will grip rather than allow the excess power to spin the wheels so the clutch ends up taking a beating.